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Coalition MoU could land MFP in hot water: activists

Senators fell the heat: People take part in a rally held by the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration (UFTD) and its allies in front of the parliament on Tuesday to pressure senators into voting for Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister. (Photo: Nutthawut Wicheanbut)

Part of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and seven prospective coalition partners on Monday could end up backfiring on the MFP if it decides to pursue amending the ultra-sensitive lese majeste law, which is not stated in the pact, according to political activists.

The part in question is believed to be a last-minute revision made before the MoU was signed by the MFP, Pheu Thai, Prachachart, Thai Sang Thai, Seri Ruam Thai, Fair, Palang Sangkhom Mai and Pheu Thai Ruam Phalang parties.

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